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   polarity

   /pə(ʊ)ˈlarɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the property of having poles or being polar: "it exhibits polarity when presented to a magnetic needle"
   • ▪ the relative orientation of poles; the direction of a magnetic or electric field: "the magnetic field peaks in strength immediately after switching polarity"
   • ▪ the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects: "the polarity between male and female"
   • ▪ the tendency of living organisms or parts to develop with distinct anterior and posterior (or uppermost and lowermost) ends, or to grow or orientate in a particular direction: "the sponge, possessing an axis of polarity, carries an incurrent siphon at one end and an excurrent siphon at the other"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOLARITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   POLARITY definition: 1. the quality of being opposite: 2. the quality of having two poles: 3. the quality of being…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › polarityPolarity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of polarity as the quality or condition of having opposite or contrasted properties or powers in different parts or directions. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of polarity.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › polarityPOLARITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Polarity is the property or characteristic that produces unequal physical effects at different points in a body or system, as a magnet or storage battery. Learn more about polarity in physics, linguistics and word history, and see how to use it in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOLARITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Polarity is the quality of being opposite or having two poles. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as physics, grammar, and politics, with examples and translations.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOLARITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Polarity is the condition of having opposite or contrasting qualities, properties, or tendencies. Learn how to use polarity in different contexts, such as physics, linguistics, and biology, with synonyms and sentences.

8. www.britannica.com › science › polarity-chemistryPolarity | Definition & Examples | Britannica

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   Polarity is the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms joined by a bond. Learn how polarity depends on electronegativity, resonance and molecular shape, and how it affects chemical properties and interactions.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › polarityPolarity - definition of polarity by The Free Dictionary

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   Polarity is the condition of having poles or being aligned with poles, especially magnetic or electric poles. It can also refer to the presence or manifestation of two opposite or contrasting principles or tendencies.